Reverse relay and travel limit switch - PLC

Hi, I'm currently studding a module on PLC and have a question on "what will happen if you do this ....". As I don't have a problem with explaining operation of each rungs of the ladder diagram I need some help on explaining the function of the reverse relay and travel limit switches. Can anyone help please?

Jim's Picture aside - if you think of a bridge crane - the bridge moves in two directions, Forward and Reverse, when the bridge reaches the end of it's range it hits a limit switch and de-energizes the relay.

When testing somthing like this - you typically MANUALLY operate the limit switches long before the bridge ( or whatever) reached the switch to ensure the correct switch is in the correct ladder rung.

Also note the R3/2 and R2/2 contact that prevent BOTH the FWD and REV relays from being energized at the same time.

Thanks guys for you answer. So when looking at this from the ladder diagram... both travel limit switches are N/C and they will activate (open contacts) when the travel distance is reached what will cause the R2 or R3 to de-energise. Apart of activating, the switches P3 and P4 also work us manual, where you can manually de-energise the R2 and R3. The forward and reverse direction of the relays don't matter for the purpose of the ladder diagram and its operation. It's only an indication which way the connected equipment operates. Is my thinking correct?

Thanks guys for you answer. So when looking at this from the ladder diagram... both travel limit switches are N/C and they will activate (open contacts) when the travel distance is reached what will cause the R2 or R3 to de-energise.

That's how i would read it. Mechanical engineers are really clever, but if we assume the machine is something straightforward like a crane or garage door opener or easy chair activator - that's what it does.

Apart of activating, the switches P3 and P4 also work us manual, where you can manually de-energise the R2 and R3.

Glad to see the picture clarifying for you !...de-energise ?
or energize?
Look closely at P3 and P4. See the small gap between the dots and the bar ? And pushbutton atop bar?
Pressing that pushbutton moves the bar down to connect the dots meaning they're N/O (normally open) contacts.
So you'd push and hold P3 to energize R2 and go forward.... and if you accidentally set your lunchbox on P3 the machine will stop when it gets to limit switch.
A NC contact would push the bar away from the dots- bar would be underneath and touching not above the dots. Look at P2.

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